SR1430 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dennis F. Manns of Alton, who passed away on February 9, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Manns was born in Alton to Edwin and Helen (Davis) Manns on August 12, 1951; he married Janis M. Bierbaum at St. Mathew's Catholic Church in Alton on October 12, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Manns retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 649, where he worked as an electrician; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Manns was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton; he was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, and Notre Dame; he enjoyed golfing, trout fishing, camping, playing cards, and volunteering at the Alton Expo; he also loved attending the Harman Auctions in Shipman and spending time with his grandchildren and family; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Manns was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Manns; his stepfather, Jim Rodden; his sister, Sandra Reese; and his niece, Barbara Griffin; and

WHEREAS, Dennis Manns is survived by his wife, Janis Manns; his mother, Helen (Davis) Manns Rodden; his sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas Manns, Scott and Laura Manns, and Chrisi McNamee; his grandchildren, Cayla, Emma, Joslyn, Colette, Alena Jonathan, and Luke Manns; his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Scotty (Robert) Scott; and his nephew and niece, Jeff and Teresa Griffin; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Dennis F. Manns, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dennis Manns as an expression of our deepest sympathy.